Jabra Evolve2 65 VS Jabra Evolve 65 Bluetooth Headset + Video With Sou
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Brand headsets have been popular for a very long time all over the world.They manufacture and distribute a full range of world leading wired and wireless headsets through their various channels.
Although they are currently ranked number two in the world behind telecommunications headset titan Plantronics, now called Poly, Jabra wins them over with the introduction of new products and advanced technology that allows them to significantly gain over their rival. .
So if you need a wireless USB headset for your new favorite app, Zoom, or you might be someone who lives on RingCentral using their Softphone app that's been slamming you all day with customer calls. Whatever your need for a USB headset, Jabra has products worth considering.
In this blog, I will compare two generations of the same headset, the Jabra Evolve 65 to the Jabra Evolve2 65. I will cover the main features of these two popular models that can help you better understand how they are similar, and how they are not. not.
But, before I get started, I wanted to let you know that I made a Youtube video on this same product comparison. In this video, I also do a microphone sound test. I tested both to see how they sounded and compared, as well as how they both did to suppress unwanted background noise.
If you're like many people who prefer to consume their content via video rather than reading, then you'll want to check out this comparison video below.
For everyone else, let's keep the momentum going through this comparison of Jabra USB wireless headsets.
Both of these Bluetooth USB-enabled wireless headsets are solid.The J
abra evolve 65
is the first generation, while the
Jabra Evolve2 65
is the next generation Model 65.
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As of that date, both are available to purchase, so you might find this product comparison useful in case you've narrowed your search to the Evolve 65 model.
Appearance
The Jabra Evolve 65 looks perfectly fine, but when you compare it to the updated Evolve2 65, you can quickly see the improvements in the new iteration in the overall look.
The look of the Jabra Evolve 65 looks a little dated with the red stripes and steel accents. Today's designs have leaned more towards a uniform look, with black being the color of choice seen on the Evolve2 65 model.
For my personal taste I like the Evolve2 65 which looks way better than the Evolve 65. It has a much more contemporary look and being all black makes it look pretty cool overall .
Helmet weight
The Jabra Evolve 65 weighs around 4.0 ounces
The Jabra Evolve2 65 weighs just over 6 ounces
Since these are both worn over the head, covering two ears, the weight of both models seems well distributed across the top of the head. Personally, I couldn't really tell a difference in weight wearing them all two, even though specs show the Evolve2 65 to weigh 33% more.
That's my impression, but yours might be different, hard to tell. Overall I'd say they feel about the same.
Connectivity
Both the Jabra Evolve 65 and Evolve2 65 connect to computer and mobile devices. This is accomplished wirelessly via the included USB dongle and via Bluetooth connectivity.
If connecting to a computer and having the ability to connect to mobile devices is extremely important to you, these two wireless headsets can get the job done.
Bluetooth version
The Jabra Evolve 65 uses Bluetooth 4.0
The Jabra Evolve2 65 uses a new version, 5.0
So what's the difference? As far as I know, version 5.0 is designed to give you greater wireless talk range. However, when you read the specifications of both products, each
claim up to 100 feet of wireless talk range. Still a quick google search on the difference between 4.0 and 5.0 shows longer wireless talk range. I think the new 5.0 version should offer longer range , but that's just my opinion.
Having a longer wireless range can be helpful in a variety of ways. Maybe that much-needed second cup of coffee is just out of your wireless range while you're on that call. Sorry. Maybe you need ask a colleague a quick question. If they're within your wireless range, you're in business. Well, you get the idea.
Battery
The Jabra Evolve 65 has a rechargeable battery with up to 14 hours of talk time Evolve 65 battery recharge time is 2 hours
The Jabra Evolve2 65 has a rechargeable battery with a talk time of up to 35 hours. The Evolve2 65 battery if using the busylight reduces the talk time to 24 hours If you are listening to music, you can get up to 37 hours
Charging time is 1.5 hours
40% charge after 30 minutes on charger
80% charge after 60 minutes on charger
Obviously, the battery of the Evolve2 65 is superior because it offers much more power than the previous model.
Microphone
The Jabra Evolve 65 has a single noise-canceling microphone. The Jabra Evolve2 65 has a 3-microphone array that also cancels noise.
On the surface, you'd probably come to the quick conclusion that the Evolve2 65 microphone is better, right? You'd be right with that rating. In the video, I compared the two microphones for sound quality and their ability eliminate unwanted background noise.
Both models did a great job of reducing this background noise, but the Evolve2 65 microphone had a much richer overall sound. If sound quality is high on your list, then hands down the Evolve2 65 is made for you. It has a deeper, richer sound while the Evolve 65 had a higher pitched sound that was lacking in the deeper, richer bass tones. The sounds I'm referring to here are the ones your callers will hear .
The microphone boom on the Evolve 65 is longer than the Evolve2 65. Personally, I like the shorter boom because it keeps the microphone along my cheek and not past it. It just seems like a best size.
The microphone arm on the Evolve 65 tucks away against the side of the headband when not needed. The concept is interesting and maybe even useful, but on a day-to-day basis it really doesn't hold up.
That's not to say it gets in the way because it doesn't. It stays in the up position, it just doesn't stay magnetically attached to the headband very well as it was originally intended. Not really a big deal, but it's worth Note that this is an advertised feature on this model.
As for the microphone booms, the Evolve2 65 not only has a shorter one, but when you lift it up, it automatically mutes the microphone. When you put it back up, it automatically unmutes the microphone. A very nice feature really, and useful in real work applications.
Earpads and pads
Personally, I found the Jabra Evolve 65 earpads a little smaller than I would like. I also found the earpads lacking in padding. In fact, the longer I wore the headset, the more I could feel the hard plastic speaker housing under the cushion. I imagine wearing this headset for long periods of time would cause discomfort.
I also noticed that the angle of the speakers themselves are angled inwards towards the bottom of the speaker itself. I found the angle of the speakers uncomfortable, as it tended to rest uncomfortably against the lower area of my ear. Overall not the
most comfortable ear cushion I have ever experienced. It wasn't horrible, but it was far from great.
As for the ear speakers, the Evolve 65 model has a history of breaking where the ear speaker attaches to the headband. We've seen this a lot first hand in our office. Thankfully Jabra has fixed this in the new version of Evolve2. They have completely redesigned this area, as well as practically everything else to provide a new and truly improved version of the Evolve 65 helmet.
Headband
The Jabra Evolve 65's headband is adjustable, but not padded.
The Jabra Evolve2 65's headband is also adjustable, but has a generous amount of silicone padding. This not only makes the headset relatively more comfortable, but given that it's silicone, it's easy to put on. clean. If you had a choice of two headbands, one with cushion and one without, which would you choose? Did you answer cushioned? I'm sure most people would, and so am I.
busy light
Both models have a built-in busy light to let others around you know when you are on a call. However, there are differences between these two models in terms of the design of the busy light.
The Jabra Evolve 65 has a circular ring on the earpiece side of the headset that lights up red when you receive a call. To see this red ring, you need to be within a certain line of sight. from the viewing area, you will not be able to see whether the person is on a call or not.
The Jabra Evolve2 65, on the other hand, has LED lights on the front part of the earpiece of the headset, as well as on the back.
This provides a wider field of vision for those around you to see if you're busy and on call. My feeling is that if Jabra had felt the original design was better, it would have stuck with it.
There are reasons why they changed the design to two position mounted LED lights. I think it was not just for a more updated look, but also to expand the viewing area. My preference is the new design.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What is ANC? It is an electronic aid that helps reduce the amount of distracting ambient noise. In other words, when you have headphones that have ANC and the noise office becomes distracting, just press a button on the headset and you'll notice an immediate drop in sound levels.
This feature is designed to keep you focused on your work and not get distracted. Distractions, according to research, are the number one cause of reduced worker productivity. 20 minutes to regain focus. Needless to say, keeping the noise level down makes sense, however you do it.
Neither of these two Jabra Evolve 65 models have ANC. They both revert to what is called
“passive noise cancellation”
.What is passive noise cancellation you ask? Passive noise cancellation relies on hard surfaces and materials to refract sound so it doesn't enter your ear.
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In this case, it would be the hard plastic ear speaker housing (outer part) that shields your ear from the noise of your surroundings. Generally speaking, bigger is better, at least in some extent. If the earbuds are too small, it won't help much in refracting the sound. If the earbuds fully cover the ear, even better.
The second area to look at is the ear cushion itself. Foam is porous and tends to let sound in. Leather cushions are a denser material which helps reduce noise.
Between the Jabra Evolve 65 and the Evolve2 65, the Evolbve2 65 has larger and more generously padded ear cushions. As such, I would give this model an edge over the previous model.
guarantee
Both models are backed by a 2-year Jabra warranty. No difference here.
Final Thoughts
The Jabra Evolve 65 has been a successful headset in the Jabra product line for some time, however, as with any product, sooner or later it will be replaced by a new and improved model.
This happened in a big way with the introduction of the Evolve2 65. Yes, it represents the next generation, but Jabra has done a spectacular job improving an already good headset.
Shorter mic boom that automatically shuts off when raised
Padded headband for added comfort
Thicker and larger ear cushions for better sound blocking and more comfort.
Wider field of view on occupied light*
A battery that gives you more than twice the strength of the original
Updated Bluetooth technology that can provide longer wireless talk range
Much better sounding and more comfortable headphones overall
If it was me choosing between these two models, I would buy the Evolve2 65 hands down. You might have a different opinion, but based on the wide range of improvements that Jabra has made on this new model, I find them significant and certainly enough to make this decision easy.